Akron Resident Strikes Gold with $500,000 Win on Festive Lottery Scratch-Off

By Paritosh | Published December 18, 2023 02:42 pm GMT

Akron man wins big after hitting $500,000 prize on scratch-off lottery ticket: See where the lucky ticket was sold

In a delightful turn of events, an Akron resident, Clarence, has hit the jackpot with a whopping $500,000 win on the "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" scratch-off game, as announced by Ohio Lottery officials.

The winning ticket was secured at the Giant Eagle store situated at 230 Howe Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls.

Following the obligatory deductions for state and federal taxes, totaling 28 percent, Clarence will be taking home a significant sum of $360,000. Adding to the festive cheer, Ohio Lottery shares that two more enticing top prizes of $500,000 each are still awaiting fortunate winners in the ongoing "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" game.

If you're feeling lucky, there's still a chance to partake in the holiday excitement and potentially secure one of the remaining substantial prizes.